Disneyland in September

Are you headed to the Disneyland in September? This post will give you all of the information on what to expect and all of the happenings at the Disneyland in September! Everything from attraction openings and closures, special events, weather, crowd calendars and more! 

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September is a great time to visit the Disneyland Resort! Halloween is in full swing and there is so much fun to be had around both parks and Downtown Disney! Oogie Boogie Bash is happening and you will see Halloween decorations, celebrations and treats throughout both parks!

As always, there are some closures happening in Disneyland in September and unfortunately, this year there are more than usual so be prepared for that!

Here is everything that’s happening at Disneyland in September 2024!!

Closures

Disneyland

• Disneyland Monorail- Closed September 1-TBA
• Disneyland Railroad-Closed September 1-TBA
• Space Mountain- Closed September 1-5
• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh- Closed September 1-TBA
• The Disney Gallery- Closed September 1-TBA
• The Disneyland Story presenting Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln- Closed September 1-TBA
• Hungry Bear Restaurant- Closed September 1-TBA
• Pooh Corner- Closed September 1-TBA
• The Briar Patch- Closed September 1-TBA
• Indiana Jones Adventure- Closed September 9-13
• Jungle Cruise- Closed September 16-TBA
• “it’s a small world- Closed September 16-TBA
• Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island: Closed September 16-18
• Sailing Ship Colombia: Closed September 23-26
• Tiana’s Bayou Adventure- Closed until November 15, 2024

California Adventure

• World of Color: ONE- Closed September 9-TBA

Openings

• None

Shows, Fireworks and Parades happening

Here is a quick overview of all of the shows, fireworks and parades happening at the parks in September.  Check out this link to find out the days and times the shows are running on specific dates.

Disneyland

• Fantamsic!: Runs 2 times per day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
• Fire of the Rising Moons: Runs 1 time per day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
• Halloween Screams with Fireworks: Runs one time a night on Friday, Saturday and Sunday beginning August 23rd
• Halloween Screams with Projections: Runs one time a night on Monday-Thursday beginning August 26th
• Storytelling at Royal Theatre: Runs multiple times per day. No shows Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday

California Adventure

• World of Color One: Runs 2 times each night until September 5th. Then it’s closing for refurbishment
• Disney Jr. Dance Party: Runs multiple times per day until August 22nd
• Mickey’s Trick and Treat Halloween Party: Runs multiple times per day

Check out the schedule for more atmospheric entertainment and specific showtimes happening throughout both parks as well as Downtown Disney

Halloween Time at Disneyland

Halloween Time at Disneyland kicks off on August 23rd! This is one of the best and most popular times to visit Disneyland! It is super family friendly, fun and spooky.  You will find Halloween celebrated throughout the entire resort, including Disneyland, California Adventure, Downtown Disney and even the Resort Hotels!  And Halloween Time celebrations are included with your regular theme park admission with the exception of Oogie Boogie Bash.

Fun things to expect at Disneyland during Halloween Time:

• Haunted Mansion Holiday- The Haunted Mansion is transformed into Nightmare Before Christmas and runs through the end of Christmas season
• Dia de Los Muertos- Find your favorite Coco inspired homage to Dia de los Muertos in Frontierland
• Mickey Jack-o-Lantern and Halloween Decor- Look for Halloween decor all throughout Disneyland, California Adventure and Downtown Disney!
• Disney Characters in costumes- Your favorite Disney Characters will be dressed up in their own spooky costumes for the holiday season
• Halloween treats and merchandise-  Seasonal treats and merch will be available in all of the shops around the parks!
• Halloween Screams with fireworks or projections-  New Halloween nighttime show will be showing every night.  Weekends will include fireworks
• Radiator Screams- In Cars Land, Radiator Springs is transformed into it’s own spooky version of Halloween
• Guardians of the Galaxy: Monsters After Dark- Guardians of the Galaxy Mission: Breakout! has a scarier nighttime version of the ride called Monsters After Dark. Be sure to check it out!

Click here to read more in depth of everything happening at Disneyland during Halloween Time

Oogie Boogie Bash

*Tickets for Oogie Boogie Bash are already sold out for this year

Oogie Boogie Bash is a special ticketed Halloween party happening at California Adventure.  People attending the event get access to California Adventure on party days at 3pm. There are fun immersive treat trails, a Frightfully Fun Parade, Mickey’s Trick and Treat, Villains Grove, Character experiences and more. Be aware that California Adventure closes at 6pm on Oogie Boogie Bash nights so make sure you have a park hopper if you’re planning on visiting DCA on one of those days!

Oogie Boogie Bash is happening on

September 3, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, & 29

Weather

The weather in Southern California in September is typically 80’s but it can get very hot so be prepared!  Be sure to check the weather before you go so you know how to pack and what to expect! The lows are mid 60’s so I jacket could still be needed at nights and early mornings but not likely.

There is not usually a lot of rain in California but always check the weather before you go and make sure to pack accordingly! If it is hot, dress well for the heat, take breaks, drink a lot of water and go for a lot of indoor rides. Check out my list of all of your park bag must haves that will help you beat the heat at Disneyland here!

Crowd Calendar

Crowds will be pretty manageable in September but if you can avoid Labor Day and weekends, I recommend it. If it is busy, you can still have so much fun.  And Multi-Pass is a must at this time of year!

Tips for Busy Days: Plan well, buy Multi-Pass, take advantage of rope drop and early entry (if you’re staying at a Disneyland Resort hotel) and hit rides during the shows/fireworks and 2 hours before park closing for shorter lines.  Also, if a ride has a single rider line, that is a great option as well.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will be the least busy day of the week so if you can go on those days you will see lower crowds.

*Keep in mind this is just a prediction.  Crowds may be higher or lower on any of these days

Reservations

You still need reservations to enter Disneyland and can make those when you buy your tickets through Get Away Today or Disneyland.  Make sure the dates you want are available before purchasing your tickets.  And if they aren’t, check back every day because sometimes new reservations will pop up. Also, Disneyland just changed how they do reservations and you can now modify a reservation in the app instead of having to cancel and rebook a reservation! YAY!  This will make life so much easier if you need to change days or starting parks!

You can begin park hopping at 11am!

Save with Get Away Today

Want to save a little money on your next trip to Disneyland?  Get Away Today has got you covered!  There is a huge summer offer happening right now! You can purchase this deal through September 12th, so if you’re headed to the parks in August, do not miss this! Ticket prices start at $50/day per child and $83/day per adult!!

Disneyland Tips for September

• Crowds will be very manageable in September.  It’s one of my favorite months to visit!  If you want to make the most of your time, use rope drop, early entry, single rider lines and Multi-Pass to maximize your time in the parks, but unless you’re there on a weekend or Labor Day, you really shouldn’t run into that many crowds.
• It will probably be warm or hot! Check the local weather and pack accordingly!
• Make dining reservations for restaurants or utilize mobile ordering! Check for dining reservations 60 days before your trip. If you can’t get dining reservations on your own, check out Mouse Dining! They will email you when the reservations you want pop up.  All you have to do is sign up for a FREE account at this link

September is one of the best times to visit Disneyland.  Crowds are lower, it’s Halloween Time!  It really doesn’t get much better than that! The weather can be very warm or hot so be prepared for that.  The fireworks, World of Color and parades are happening, but the days and times may be a little bit uncertain so make sure you check the Disneyland app for the days you’re going to be there. Halloween Time is amazing and there is no shortage of things to do during this time! Have an amazing time!

XOXO  

 Amanda